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Subtract 20/56 from 6/60

6/60 - 20/56 is -9/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   6/60 = 6 × 14/60 × 14 = 84/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/840 - 300/840 = 84 - 300/840 = -216/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35

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